Help with Marin combos

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Hi all, I’m working through my girl’s list and trying to narrow down which combos I like best. Today’s name is Marin. I am pronouncing Marin as MAH-rin, with the first vowel being quite an open-mouth vowel - more open than MAR-in. Almost approaching MY-rin. (See audio below). I met a lovely Marin about ten years ago with this pronunciation which is why it’s my favorite pronunciation and spelling of this name, although the others are nice too. I find Marin a really sleek, friendly, approachable, stylish, and somewhat international name and I want something that complements that vibe!

Pronunciation:

Now, I know exactly which combo is my favorite. I really love Marin Saskia. These names, to me, just fit together. The problem is that I also really love Saskia Marin. Obviously, these can’t both go on my list, so I am coming up with other middles that I love for both of these names so that when I do eventually choose, the other first name will have a combo that I like! If that makes sense?

I know it’s a lot… but any input is appreciated! Which ones are your favorites? Which don’t work at all? Why or why not? Rank them from fave to least fave, make a love/like/lose list, describe the combo with emojis or words, etc.! Bonus: Marin Saskia or Saskia Marin? Thank you!

Marin Aimee (“amy”)
Marin Alexandra
Marin Alix (“alex”)
Marin Anastasia (“ann-uh-STAY-zhuh”)
Marin Astrid
Marin Athena
Marin Cassandra
Marin Circe
Marin Coral
Marin Cypress
Marin Evanthe
Marin Eve
Marin Evelina
Marin Felice
Marin Francesca
Marin Gisele
Marin Holiday
Marin Holly
Marin Julie
Marin Laurel
Marin Lindsay
Marin Lisandra
Marin Lissette
Marin Lorelei
Marin Prairie
Marin Promise
Marin Rosemarie
Marin Ruthie
Marin Sabrina
Marin Sky
Marin Summer
Marin Susannah
Marin Thaissa (“ty-EE-suh”)
Marin Thalia (“THAL-ee-uh”)
Marin Vanessa

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[name_f]Saskia[/name_f] [name_u]Marin[/name_u] gets my vote!! Very pretty and sassy, and I think that it flows nicely together as well.

Some stand out favorites:

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Gisele[/name_f] - [name_f]Pretty[/name_f] and unexpected!!

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Circe[/name_f] - [name_u]Love[/name_u] [name_f]Circe[/name_f], feel like she retains a very magical quality when paired with [name_u]Marin[/name_u]

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_u]Cypress[/name_u] - A unique nature name that flows so well with [name_u]Marin[/name_u]!

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] - [name_f]Beautiful[/name_f] and a little mysterious (in a very good way!!)

Least favorites:

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Ruthie[/name_f] - The R noise is just a little repetitive

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f] - I feel like it’s almost hard to jump from the n sound at the end of [name_u]Marin[/name_u] to the n sound in the beginning of [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f]

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_u]Lindsay[/name_u] - These two names share a LOT of sounds

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_u]Julie[/name_u] - A little bit outdated is all

Best of luck!!

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[name_f]Saskia[/name_f] [name_u]Marin[/name_u] or [name_u]Marin[/name_u] Saskia!!! How to choose?! I think ultimately, with your pronunciation (which I like!), [name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] sounds best to me!

Of your list, I very much like:

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Anastasia[/name_f] - this has balance, elegance and flair!

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Athena[/name_f] - has the vibes and sass of [name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f], but means you’ve still got [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] for the first spot - and, it’s just as strong, but gentler in sound!

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Cassandra[/name_f] - again, that sass of [name_f]Saskia[/name_f], with the kick and spark, but this also has elegance, a hint of mystery

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Lisandra[/name_f] - this is distinctive, unexpected and bright!

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Lissette[/name_f] - zippy, sleek and stylish

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f] - a different [name_u]Marin[/name_u] vibe, but I like it!! This one puts in mind the pale blue skies of summer evenings!

Ones that don’t do it for me:

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] Alix/Marin Astrid/Marin Eve/Marin [name_f]Ruthie[/name_f] - I find them a bit choppy and hard to say

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Coral[/name_f] - probably a me thing, but when I say it, it reminds me of maniacal or manacle or melancholic/melancholy

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@winterlyricalfox @Greyblue thank you both as always!! Your posts are actually extremely helpful for me. Sometimes I have these giant lists of combos where they all sound good to me, so getting opinions from others really helps me narrow down which are actually the best. I have some food for thought to mull over which is exactly what I wanted.

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I prefer [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] [name_u]Marin[/name_u].

[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Astrid[/name_f] (I prefer [name_f]Astrid[/name_f] Marin)
[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Gisele[/name_f]
[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Rosemarie[/name_f]
[name_u]Marin[/name_u] [name_f]Vanessa[/name_f]

Are cool too.

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my favorites based on flow and vibe:

marin alexandra
marin cassandra
marin cypress
marin felice
marin gisele (!!)
marin holiday
marin lissette
marin rosemarie
marin sabrina
marin sky
marin thaissa (super gorgeous, i love thaís so its cool to see a variation of her !)

bonus question: i prefer marin saskia ! my advice would be that it’s down to which name you could see yourself using more everyday/as a first

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